Senior Perception Engineer

Who We Are

Sauron is the home security company of the future. Homeowners today lack compelling options when it comes to peace of mind against vulnerabilities, and total command and control of their home; there is no definitive, protective brand in the space. Leveraging cutting-edge AI, sensor technology, and nonlethal deterrence, Sauron brings next-generation technology to homeowners to protect their families and property. Incubated by the serial entrepreneur Kevin Hartz and Atomic, Sauron has raised an $18M seed round from leading venture capital firms and angel investors, including 8VC and Flock Safety CEO Garret Langley, to build the new perception system for the home.

The Role - Senior Perception Engineer

Perception is the foundation of the Sauron product. Every decision the system makes (what to show a homeowner, what to disregard, what to escalate) depends on whether we have correctly understood what took place outside the home. We are seeking the person who will own this domain.

Our hardware operates around the home and must complete its mission reliably in all environmental conditions: at night, in adverse weather, and in the presence of occlusion and deliberate evasion. In this role, you will set the technical direction for how we achieve that, including what we sense, what we infer, which problems are best addressed through models and whic